Microscopy Matters &
AMI
About this Webinar Series
Microscopy Matters is a Webinar Series discussing the basics of microscopy, quantitative imaging, and image analysis. The videos are short 15-20 min presentations mostly by African Microscopists. Microscopy Matters is meant to spread the awareness for microscopy by providing basic knowledge about all things microscopy and by scientist talking about their microscopy success stories. ​
How does it work?
Microscopy matters is by scientists for scientists. Our series discusses a wide range of microscopy related topics and will grow over time. Please reach out to us if you would like to learn more about a specific topic or if you are interested in presenting.
New videos will be posted regularly on this website and on our youtube channel.
Microscopy Matters is organized by Anja Schmidt, Advanced Imaging Center, HHMI/Janelia. ​
Microscopy Matters Webinars
About the Webinar
Fluorescence Microscopy helps to visualize specific proteins and other structures within the cells. In this webinar, we discuss the basics of fluorescence and the different fluorescence labeling techniques.​
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About the Speaker
Seth Domfeh (PhD) is a Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. He is interested in the triggers of hepatitis B virus-mediated liver cancer and malaria transmission research.
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Keywords: fluorescence, sample preparation, labeling
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In this webinar, we talk about the differences between Widefield and Confocal Microscopy. We briefly explain both methods and discuss pros and cons of both techniques and give some guidance to choose the right one.​
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About the Speaker
Viantha Naidoo (PhD) is an imaging specialist at the AMI Imaging Center, housed in the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. She supports visiting researchers in designing their imaging experiments and provides hands-on expertise in sample preparation and microscopy.
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Keywords: microscopy techniques, widefield, confocal, optics
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Resolution is a crucial factor in light microscopy. In this webinar we talk about some theoretical background about the achievable resolution and give some practical advice on how to optimize the resolution on a microscope, show some examples and talk about best practices.
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About the Speaker
Lize Engelbrecht (MSc) is the Unit Manager of the Central Analytical Facilities Fluorescence Microscopy Unit at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. The unit is a multi-user facility housing a confocal and super-resolution microscope and a cell sorter.
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Keywords: resolution, optics